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Gen. Kim Jong Sik, a member of the Central Military Commission, supervised the test-fire on Wednesday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test aimed to verify the system’s technical capabilities.
The announcement came a day after South Korea reported that Pyongyang had launched multiple missiles.
KCNA said the test demonstrated the system’s technical performance and reliability. It also highlighted the projectile’s multiple guidance modes, target identification and tracking capabilities, and detection information processing device.
North Korea also conducted a separate military exercise on Wednesday. A long-range strategic cruise missile unit in the country’s eastern region carried out a simulated strike demonstration.
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KCNA reported that the unit successfully completed its mission by striking a simulated airport target with a long-range strategic cruise missile. However, the report did not identify the exact location of the drill.
The latest activities mark North Korea’s fourth reported weapons test in a week.
Pyongyang previously conducted several weapons tests:
The repeated tests come amid joint military exercises by South Korea and the United States. They also reflect continuing tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang.
South Korea has also accused North Korea of causing an explosion inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on September 21. The incident reportedly injured three South Korean soldiers.
North Korea has rejected the accusations. It has also not responded to Seoul’s offer to restore military communication channels aimed at reducing tensions.
The latest missile activities add to concerns over security on the Korean Peninsula.
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